Organization: SOS Children’s Villages International
Location: Mekelle
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Education, Learning and Training
Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date:
Who we are
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
Why we need you?
We are looking for a…
What we provide?
An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!
Your role?
While working with us a MEAL Officer you will be in charge of the following,
Monitoring and Data Collection
Develop and implement monitoring plans for emergency projects, aligning with project goals and indicators.
Coordinate with program staff to ensure timely collection of data and support the implementation of robust data collection tools.
Conduct field visits and data validation exercises to assess project progress and data accuracy.
Utilize digital data collection tools when possible to improve efficiency and accuracy.
1. Evaluation
Support the design and implementation of evaluations, including baseline, midline, and endline surveys.
Collaborate with project staff to ensure that evaluation findings inform project adaptations.
Assist in the preparation of evaluation reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
2. Accountability
Implement and maintain accountability mechanisms, including feedback and complaint mechanisms, for program participants and stakeholders.
Ensure that beneficiaries understand their rights and are informed of feedback processes.
Work with program staff to address complaints and feedback, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
3. Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Facilitate learning sessions and workshops to capture lessons learned and best practices.
Ensure lessons learned are documented and shared within the project team and with relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to the development of learning products, including case studies, briefs, and success stories.
4. Data Management and Reporting
Support data management processes, including data cleaning, analysis, and storage.
Prepare regular MEAL reports and dashboards for project teams and stakeholders, summarizing progress, key findings, and challenges.
Support data quality assessments and ensure that MEAL data is accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational standards.
5. Capacity Building
Provide training to project and field staff on MEAL processes, tools, and data collection methods.
Support the development of MEAL capacity among team members, ensuring they understand the importance of MEAL and how to implement it in their activities.
6. Safeguarding
Protect the privacy and dignity of participants by following ethical and safeguarding principles in all data collection activities, especially for vulnerable populations such as children and at-risk adults.
Obtain informed consent from all participants, ensuring they understand their rights and can choose to withdraw at any time.
Maintain confidentiality by securely managing sensitive data, both physical and digital, in line with organizational data protection policies.
Anonymize and store data to prevent exposure of participant identities, especially when working with sensitive information related to abuse, exploitation, or neglect.
Design monitoring and evaluation tools that incorporate safeguarding checks to ensure projects do not unintentionally expose individuals to harm.
Monitor and report safeguarding risks identified during project activities and evaluations, flagging any areas where participants may be vulnerable to harm.
Educate project teams and community members on safeguarding principles during MEAL-related trainings and workshops.
Ensure clear communication channels for feedback and complaints are accessible to all stakeholders, and integrate these into project design and monitoring to maintain transparency.
Act as a point of contact for reporting safeguarding issues identified during MEAL activities and adhere to the organization’s protocol for escalating these concerns promptly.
Collaborate with safeguarding officers and program staff to investigate, document, and address safeguarding incidents effectively.
Work with project teams to assess potential safeguarding risks related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
Mitigate identified risks by adjusting data collection methods, revising field protocols, or implementing additional protective measures as necessary.
Stay updated on best practices and ethical standards in safeguarding through regular training.
Ensure that MEAL team members and data collectors understand and commit to the organization’s safeguarding policies, providing support and oversight where needed.
Job Requirements
Must Criteria
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experiences: At least 3-4 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning, preferably within emergency/humanitarian projects.
Knowledge of emergency response project management and MEAL principles in humanitarian settings.
Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and management; familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare) preferred.
Ability to conduct field visits and work in challenging environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, or similar).
Fluency in written and spoken English, Tigrigna and Amharic languages
Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Project Management and MEAL Frameworks: Familiarity with MEAL frameworks, including logframes, theories of change, and results-based management.
Data Collection and Analysis: Understanding of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, data management, and statistical analysis.
Reporting Standards: Knowledge of donor reporting requirements, impact assessment, and reporting formats for various funders.
Report Writing: Strong skills in writing clear, concise, and well-organized reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Sector-Specific Knowledge: Awareness of sector-specific issues, especially in fields like humanitarian aid, development, health, education, or protection, depending on the organization’s focus.
ICT and MEAL Technologies: Knowledge of digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, CommCare), data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel), and dashboard/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, assess project impact, identify trends, and make evidence-based recommendations.
Data Management and Visualization: Skills in organizing, analyzing, and presenting data clearly and effectively, including creating dashboards and visual reports.
Technical Writing and Reporting: Proficiency in producing high-quality reports, case studies, and summaries for various stakeholders.
Communication and Facilitation: Strong ability to communicate technical information effectively, facilitate workshops, and provide training to project staff on MEAL processes.
Project and Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Accountability and Ethical Standards: Commitment to upholding ethical practices in data collection, handling sensitive information responsibly, and ensuring participant confidentiality.
Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated on new MEAL methodologies, sectoral trends, and emerging technologies for improved monitoring and evaluation.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other departments, project teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful program implementation.
COMPETENCIES – Lead and Core
Lead Competencies
Role Model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others
Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships
Empowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power
Strategic Thinking: Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans
Core competency
Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.
Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.
Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.
Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.
How to Apply
Excited to take on a new Challenge..
Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.